Balaramapuram
Balaramapuram | |
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Suburb | |
Balaramapuram Location in Kerala, India Balaramapuram Balaramapuram (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°23′N 77°5′E / 8.383°N 77.083°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Named after | King Balaramavarama |
| Government | |
| • Body | Special Grade Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 36,134 |
| • Density | 3,432/km2 (8,888/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-20 |
| Website | Balaramapuram |
Balaramapuram is one of the panchayats that form the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It is the most urbanized panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram.
Balaramapuram is the centre for production for traditional varieties of Balaramapuram Handlooms worn in contemporary styles throughout Kerala. Balaramapuram is a major trade centre for clothing, groceries, furniture, electronics, metals etc. Balaramapuram is also known for mutton, chicken, oyster and fish dishes. There are multiple religious groups in Balaramapuram, including a Christian church, St. Sebastian's Church.